FOUL PLAY: David Lee, who scored 29 points, is hacked by the Clippers' Craig Smith as the Knicks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 113-107 victory last night in Los Angeles.AP

LOS ANGELES — Tracy McGrady may not want to be a Knick next season anyway because his gut is telling him LeBron James isn’t coming.

McGrady wants to play for a title contender and knows if the Knicks don’t add a superstar such as James, they will be destined for more mediocrity. And McGrady, in changing his tune, sounded very skeptical King James will leave Cleveland.

McGrady, who is a friend of James, made his first comments since The Post reported coach Mike D’Antoni didn’t think it prudent to bring McGrady back next season because of his injury risk.

McGrady sat out last night’s 113-107 victory over the Clippers with a swollen left knee after being shut down at halftime Friday at Golden State.

“When I talk about players coming here, obviously LeBron is the guy,” McGrady said. “My honest opinion, I don’t see it happening. I really don’t. It’s set for him right now [in Cleveland].”

James and the Cavaliers clinched their second straight 60-win season this weekend — only the ninth NBA team to accomplish it. The Knicks (27-49), who finished their West Coast trip with a 1-4 slate, are expected to lose 50 games for the third straight season, second straight under D’Antoni.

During the trip, James suggested he wouldn’t leave Cleveland unless he could win a title. He also signed a new deal with Nike with no bonus for playing in New York.

Like James, McGrady is looking for his first title, and that’s his focus for next season.

“I would love to be here, be a part of bringing in some players to change the whole situation around,” McGrady said. “At the same time, I want to do what’s best for me. This is definitely my final run. I want to make sure it’s the right decision. They have the space to bring in two great players. It would have to be those players coming in here.

“I’ll sit back, watch, see where guys go,” McGrady said. “I’m not in a rush to sign anywhere. I know I’m not in a position to make a lot of money. I’m hurt. Whatever I sign for, at the end of the day, I want to win.”

McGrady wonders if the Knicks can make a splash. He brought up a point Ron Artest has raised — stars are afraid of New York because of negative media.

“I don’t know. Hopefully some guys will come because the East is so weak,” McGrady said. “All it would take is a couple of great players.”

McGrady told The Post last week a return to powerhouse Orlando was on his radar, too, because it is his hometown and Vince Carter, his cousin, plays there.

“They’re very attractive,” McGrady said. “I’d be a fool not to consider it. I have history there. It is home. I have a family member on the team. It’s very attractive, but there are lot of other attractive teams.”

McGrady said he is willing to play for the $1.9 million veteran’s minimum.

“I’m not taking a shot at anybody, but I’m not one to say I can’t feed my family off this,” said McGrady, referring to Latrell Sprewell’s famous quote. “If they lowball me, I made my share of millions. Financially if I retire, I and my kids are set for life.”

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Center Earl Barron made his Knicks debut, scoring 10 points in 18 minutes as the Knicks notched their first road win against the Clippers since March 25, 1998.

Before the game, the Knicks felt a tremor from an earthquake 250 miles away in Baja California.

“Yes, we felt it,” D’Antoni said, “but it wasn’t that exciting.”

Recently obtained Clippers playmaking point guard Steve Blake, whom Donnie Walsh tried to obtain from Portland, will be a free agent and will be of interest.

“It’s coming up real soon, if a team like the Knicks wanted me to be there, I’d be thrilled about it,” Blake said. “I love Coach D’Antoni and the way he plays. I’m a guy who loves uptempo.”